Ouch, Seattle. That Chicago loss? Yeah, that one stings. The Bears just rolled into town and handed our Seahawks a crushing 34-17 defeat. But here is the kicker: while Caleb Williams led his team to that big win against the Emerald City, his actual fantasy football numbers are *not* reflecting that success. He is winning games, sure, but his fantasy managers are probably pulling their hair out right now.
Caleb Williams Is Winning, But It’s a Fantasy Nightmare
Remember Week 1? It feels like ages ago, but Caleb Williams exploded with 41.3 fantasy points in CBS leagues, making him the top fantasy player. He was doing it all himself back then, which apparently annoyed some folks, but the consensus was clear: Williams had arrived as an elite fantasy QB. Then, bam, a hamstring pull in Week 2 sidelined him until Week 6. Since his return, the Bears are on fire, going 3-0 with massive wins, including knocking off both of last year’s Super Bowl participants. So, everything’s awesome for Chicago fans, right? Absolutely. For Williams’ fantasy managers? Not so much. In those three games, he’s only averaged 20.2 fantasy points per game. That puts him tied with Matthew Stafford as QB15 on the season. That is not what you want from a guy leading his team to a 3-0 record, especially after a huge Week 1.
The problem is clear: Williams just is not getting the rushing yards or the touchdowns. He has a measly 22 rushing yards and only four total touchdowns across those three games. The Bears’ offense is definitely tilted toward the run, ranking 26th in the NFL with just eight passing touchdowns for the season, but they are second in the league with a whopping 17 rushing touchdowns. That makes total sense when you see Chicago’s red-zone rush rate is 62.3 percent, the third-highest mark in the entire league. They just prefer to run it in when it matters most, taking away those vital fantasy points from Williams. For Week 9, Williams is projected as QB16, which is definitely not a must-start, especially with a tough Tampa Bay defense on deck. That Bucs squad is looking imposing, sitting top-five in points and yards allowed, and top-10 against both the run and the pass. It is a brutal matchup. If you have another solid QB option, you should probably sit Williams. But do not go scrambling to the waiver wire for a replacement, because he is still projected to outscore anyone available there.
What’s Happening With Other QBs Around the League?
Beyond the Caleb Williams situation, there are some other wild numbers floating around the league. Tyler Shough, for instance, is slinging it 39 times per game, and that kind of volume keeps him in the top 12 conversation. Meanwhile, the Broncos are giving up only 14.8 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks not named Patrick Mahomes, which is a stout number. Baker Mayfield? He has only thrown 14 passes combined in his last two games, which is absolutely wild. On the flip side, Malik Willis has a 14.8 percent off-target rate, the worst mark among qualified starters. Jordan Love is having a tough go, too, with 23 passes dropped this season, way more than anyone else. Bo Nix is averaging just 5.4 air yards per pass attempt, the lowest in the league. Then you have Jacoby Brissett, who has racked up 59 red-zone pass attempts this year, beating out every other QB who has fewer than 48. That suggests Gardner Minshew could see some serious touchdown opportunities in the future.
So, for our Hawks, we are left licking our wounds from that 34-17 beatdown. While the Bears are rolling with Williams, at least fantasy managers of *their* QB are feeling the pinch, too. This is the NFL in April, folks, and every single game is a battle, especially after a tough one like that. Time for our guys to dust themselves off and get ready for the next one. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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